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Medieval Economy

a frustrated dungeon master sitting at a table covered in gold coins
D&D Mechanics & Design

How Medieval Price Wars Can Save Your DnD Economy

Your players just asked how much a war elephant costs, and you’re frantically researching “medieval livestock prices” while they wait. Meanwhile, another player wants to know why the village blacksmith has better inventory than the trading guild, and honestly, you don’t have good answers. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: D&D’s economy Read more…

By MrTom, 2 weeksJune 7, 2025 ago
A majestic griffon in flight carrying cargo containers or saddlebags, soaring over a medieval city with trade routes visible below
Creative Campaign Ideas & Thematic Guides

The Economy of the Griffon

Where gold takes wing, and a 500-pound lion-eagle becomes your best business partner What happens when a creature that can carry half a ton over mountain ranges in hours disrupts trade routes that took centuries to establish? The griffon isn’t just about moving goods—it’s about reshaping civilization, one flight at Read more…

By MrTom, 2 weeksJune 7, 2025 ago
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